Daniel Abe Howard Orton

It is with heavy hearts but joyful memories that we celebrate the life of Daniel Orton who passed away at his home with the love of his life by his side on April 1, 2026. Dan loved spending time in the great outdoors, especially with a fishing pole in his hands and his sons, cousins, or friends by his side. As a young boy he learned how to fish in small streams with dry flies. Years later you could find Dan on the Boulder mountains in southern Utah with his cousin Jake, or his sons Dylan and Jase catching trophy brook trout, cutthroats and browns. Dan would even venture up to Alaska to fish for pike. He also loved hunting and had unwavering support for the Dallas Cowboys. A true enthusiast of life, Dan could make any outing an eventful and fun-filled adventure.

Dan married his high school sweetheart, Liz, in the Timpanogos Temple on June 5, 1999. They were soul mates who always loved spending time together. They have 4 beautiful children. Dylan, Dallas, Mekenzie and Jase. As much as he loved spending time with his boys outdoors, it could never quite equal the joy of sharing the gift of drawing with his daughter Mekenzie. He was good, but she was better. He always called her his pretty girl.

Dan's spirit was truly revealed in his role as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved working with the young men not only in his ward but with all the young men in his stake. His special talent was making each young man feel that he was valued and could do hard things. He was often found sharing his warmth, humor, and wisdom while coaching youth sports. Known for making everyone laugh, Dan could always be counted on to deliver a perfectly timed joke, enhancing the lives of those around him.

He is lovingly survived by his devoted wife Liz Orton, their children Dylan (Madison) Orton, Mekenzie (Conner) Fredrickson, and Jase Orton, as well as his beautiful granddaughter Lainey. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him, including the many young men he mentored and the countless friends he made along his journey.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, Alan Orton, and his beloved son, Dallas Orton.

In honor of Dan's remarkable life, a viewing will be held on Sunday, April 5,2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Anderson and Sons Mortuary in Highland at 6141 W 11000 North Highland UT.

Funeral services will take place the following day, Monday April 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at Manila Creek 7th Ward 1320 W 3540 N Pleasant Grove, Utah. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service.

Join us as we come together to celebrate Dan's life, share stories, and remember the joy he brought into our lives. He would want nothing more than for us to gather in laughter and love in his memory.